Z Wave

What To Expect

The Z Wave procedure can take anywhere between 10-20 minutes to complete, depending on the size and number of the treatment areas. A handheld 39 mm application head wand is glided across the treatment area as it precisely transmits the radial waves into the tissue. Since it is a non-invasive treatment, it tends to be a quite comfortable experience. Most patients have even associated the Z Wave with a relaxing massage session.

There is no downtime, and you can return to your normal activities following a session. Your skin may be a bit red and warm to touch, but side effects are rare. As a non-invasive treatment, Z Wave is considered to be very low-risk.

Our physicians offer a Z Wave treatment in place of a manual massage after a CoolSculpting procedure at no extra cost. By replacing a manual massage with this treatment, you can experience:

• Less bruising
• Less discomfort
• Enhanced results by up to 50%

This combination treatment is part of our proprietary Cool³ Body Sculpting technique. Cool³ utilizes the latest technology in body contouring so our patients can achieve their aesthetic goals without invasive procedures or surgery. Our doctors can create a custom treatment plan using many techniques and devices that suit your specific goals. Cool³ can be used to treat:

• Neck
• Chest and Arms
• Stomach and Abs
• Love Handles
• Bra fat
• Back fat
• Thighs 
• Knees

How Z Wave Works to Treat Cellulite

Z Wave gets its name from its ability to create mild, consistent waves of rapid energy pulses or Radial Pulse Therapy (RPT) that spreads out on treatment areas radially (picture the waves created when you drop a pebble into a still body of water), effectively treating mild to moderate cellulite. It can treat many areas with lumpy skin, including the upper arms, abdomen, hips, thighs, and buttocks. 

The technology works by using an electromagnetic applicator to trigger your skin’s production of collagen and improve skin elasticity. The acoustic wave therapy quickly and harmlessly creates radial pulses of sound waves to break up the fat, tissues, and gas bubbles around the cellulite which re-expand after a treatment. This ensures a destabilization of the fat structures. In effect, collagen production is stimulated, connective tissues are strengthened, and cell rejuvenation is initiated. In fact, many currently accepted cellulite therapies target deficiencies in lymphatic drainage and microvascular circulation. Z Wave works well in improving metabolic activity and blood flow. To learn more about laser, light, and energy devices for cellulite treatment and lipodystrophy, visit pubmed.org. 

You may notice visible results after your first 2-3 sessions when using Z Wave for cellulite therapy. But depending on your specific cellulite concerns, we recommend multiple Z Wave treatments in order to see the best results. Most patients can expect to have 8 treatments, with 2 treatments scheduled weekly. Maintenance sessions after the initial 8 treatments along with exercise and a balanced diet will keep visible cellulite to a minimum and may provide you with long-term results.

Other Options

We offer other great alternatives for the treatment of skin laxity and cellulite in San Diego, CA. Our board-certified dermatologists are body sculpting experts and can help you achieve smoother skin and a higher level of confidence. Alternative treatments include:

Cool³ Body Sculpting

Cool³ Body Sculpting uses the combination of not just CoolSculpting and Z Wave but also liposculpture and ThermiSculpt/ThermiTight. Both combinations can achieve optimal fat removal and body shaping results. During your consultation, we will help you select the best treatment plan for your needs and goals.

Cellfina

Cellfina is an FDA-cleared procedure for reducing the appearance of cellulite. It treats the underlying structural causes of cellulite through an automated subcision process. A small needle-sized device cuts the connective bands that create dimpling by encouraging them to fray then release (like a rubber band under tension). The skin will spring back to a smoother, tighter-looking appearance.

Sculptra

Sculptra is an injectable filler and functions as a collagen stimulator. As it is injected deep into the skin, it accelerates collagen production and in effect, improves skin laxity and restores volume. Sculptra can therefore reduce the appearance of cellulite by filling up the dimples with new collagen to make the skin smoother.

Qwo

Qwo is the first FDA-approved injectable treatment for cellulite. It was researched at Cosmetic Laser Dermatology over the past 10 years, making our dermatologists experts in its use. Qwo works by releasing the fibrous bands that cause cellulite to appear. It will be available in early 2021.

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